Oct 25, 2010

Vintage Boho...A Trend Inspired by Ralph Lauren!

It was love at first sight when I saw the vintage-bohemian prints on Edwardian-style maxi dresses and maxi skirts at Ralph Lauren's A/W 2010 show. And Ralph Lauren wasn't the only one to go a little old-school folky in their A/W collections...Kenzo did too, all though at Kenzo the vintage-bohemian prints were a nod to the Seventies, and at Peter Som, vintage-bohemian prints were combined with chunky knits and scarves for a look which was a little Nineties grunge. High street stores like H&M, Miss Selfridge, Monsoon and Dorothy Perkins are chock-a-bloc with floaty vintage-boho designs this season. This is the perfect trend to wear under your abaya.

Secrets to the vintage-boho look:

The vintage-boho trend is a little different to your typical bohemian/peasant/gypsy look...this look is a little darker, sort of Little House on the Prairie meets a Gothic Little Red Riding Hood.

You can nail two trends-in-one by mixing faux fur pieces with your vintage-boho dresses and skirts...i.e. a faux fur scarf, boots or bag.

Accessorize with layers of long delicate beaded necklaces or opt for one jewel-encrusted statement bib necklace. Pile on the cocktail rings and adorn your wrists in metal cuffs. Opt for delicate vintage-style chandelier earrings. Anything which looks vintage is perfect...You'll find just what you're looking for at Lucky Brand/Lucky Brand Jeans stores.

Stuck over what shoes/bag should go with your outfit? Look for classic leather and suede satchels which look a little slouchy and worn, and tan leather and suede boots, wedges and sandals. Brown or black leather lace-up boots with a chunky heel are perfect under a vintage-boho maxi dress/maxi skirt.

Makeup? Keep it natural, or opt for either a smokey eye and nude lip or a bold dark lip (with the rest of the face bare).

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About Yousra Samir

Yousra Samir is a British expat and avid writer who has been living in Qatar since 2003. Her main interests are in beauty, fashion and fitness.
To contact Yousra you can email her at underyourabaya@gmail.com.